What to Order at
Katz's Delicatessen

Classic chicken broth with a large fluffy matzo ball

"Matzo Ball Soup at Katz's — the matzo balls are made from hand-mixed matzo meal, separated eggs, and schmaltz, floated in a clear chicken broth with carrots and celery. The balls are light enough to f…"

Hand-carved pastrami piled high on rye bread with deli mustard

"The pastrami at Katz's is a marvel of curing and smoking. The bark is peppery and intense, the interior fat-streaked and yielding. Hand-carved to order, each slice irregular and honest. This is what t…"

Brined and slow-cooked corned beef on rye with mustard

"The corned beef at Katz's is the sleeper on the menu. Brinier and more mineral than the pastrami, with a different texture — more uniform, less smoky. Both are necessary. Order a half-sour pickle on t…"